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Kingswood Junction

Kingswood Junction

Damien WalmsleyApr 14, 20182 min read
The sun came back after a really dull week and so I jumped into the car down to one of my favourite locations for photographs.  Kingswood Junction is near to Lapworth and is where the Stratford-upon-Avon canal meets the Grand Union canal via a small connection under the railway bridge.  I played around with long … Continue reading Blog
Cherry Blossom experiments

Cherry Blossom experiments

Damien WalmsleyApr 13, 20182 min read
Oozells Square is just off Brindley Place.  It is a relatively new square and has a faceless RSB bank on the south side with the elegant IKON gallery on the North side.  Either side are a couple of restaurants which have their charms and are enjoyable places to dine the night away. The square is … Continue reading Blog
My Custard Factory Beat

My Custard Factory Beat

Damien WalmsleyApr 7, 20182 min read
I work in town on a Wednesday morning so I take the opportunity of pacing around the streets with my camera. The Custard Factory proves to be a happy hunting ground for pictures. The graffiti is very colourful and there are several interesting nooks and crannies that provide interesting views. Here are a selection taken … Continue reading Blog
Photographing Singapore

Photographing Singapore

Damien WalmsleyApr 2, 20187 min read
Next stop Singapore and it is 6 years since I have visited so I was interested to see what had changed.  Looking out from the airplane window flying into the country, the success of Singapore’s trade is seen by the numerous ships waiting to enter the port.  The flower lined drive from Changhi airport to … Continue reading Blog
Photographing São Paulo

Photographing São Paulo

Damien WalmsleyMar 30, 20187 min read
Visiting São Paulo is an experience. It is the third largest city in the world with 17 million inhabitants. As soon as you leave Guarulhos International Airport, you enter into wide multi lane (10 to 12 lanes each way) freeway which straddles both sides of the Tietê river. Slowly you do become aware of the … Continue reading Blog
Week of the Beast

Week of the Beast

Damien WalmsleyMar 3, 20182 min read
A cold week for the UK in general.  Personally, I picked up a bad cold which coincided with the onset of very cold weather. Keeping motivation at work was the main priority. Initially the week started with clear skies and cold nights.  There were some lovely sunsets and exciting sunrises but then the cold and … Continue reading Blog
Super Duper Moon

Super Duper Moon

Damien WalmsleyFeb 3, 20181 min read
The Super Moon or the Super Blue Blood Moon was visible on 31st January.  I missed the early stages of the moon when you do see the magnification. I took my photographs with the moon outside Knowle Parish Church and then in the morning on top of one of the car parks in Birmingham.  There … Continue reading Blog
Finishing the Job

Finishing the Job

Damien WalmsleyFeb 3, 20182 min read
A good friend, Ewen, who is a professional photographer has written a great blog post “Your photography ….  Finish the job” Your Photography…FINISH THE JOB! His argument is that once you have taken a good photograph then it needs to be finished.  Ewen saw one of my images on Twitter and he messaged me saying … Continue reading Blog
A week in pictures

A week in pictures

Damien WalmsleyJan 14, 20185 min read
Let me take the opportunity of describing my photographic week in January SUNDAYThe End of a Perfect Day On SUNDAY, I went out to take pictures of wildlife as I have access to a 400mm lens.  My runs along the canal nearby had revealed that a heron had made its home there.  So I set … Continue reading A week in pictures